Alert archive / North Dakota / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this high wind watch at Nov 10, 2021, 1:17 PM MST for 18 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Nov 11, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2021, 1:17 PM MST (20:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 11, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Nov 11, 2021, 2:16 AM MST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
Counties Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Williams County, ND
The radar
The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 145 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 887 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 219 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 234 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
511 WWUS73 KBIS 102017 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 217 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-110430- /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley- Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, Halliday, Bowman, New Town, Hettinger, Medora, Marmarth, Dickinson, Killdeer, Portal, Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, Beach, Mott, Bowbells, and New England 217 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /117 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-110430- /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Elgin, Mandan, Center, Solen, Bismarck, Hazen, Underwood, Selfridge, Linton, Carson, Fort Yates, Beulah, Strasburg, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, Turtle Lake, and New Leipzig 117 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021 /217 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Hamilton
2 follow-up statements
199 WWUS73 KBIS 110345 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 945 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-111200- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley- Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus, Halliday, Bowman, New Town, Hettinger, Medora, Marmarth, Dickinson, Killdeer, Portal, Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, Beach, Mott, Bowbells, and New England 945 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /845 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Western North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-111200- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Elgin, Mandan, Center, Solen, Bismarck, Hazen, Underwood, Selfridge, Linton, Carson, Fort Yates, Beulah, Strasburg, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, Turtle Lake, and New Leipzig 845 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021 /945 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Schild
392 WWUS73 KBIS 110916 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 NDZ040-041-043-044-111730- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0005.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Including the cities of Mott, New England, Marmarth, Bowman, and Hettinger 216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NDZ042-045-046-111730- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0005.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ Grant-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Solen, Linton, Carson, Strasburg, Selfridge, and New Leipzig 216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 /316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Far southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ early this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times in south central North Dakota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NDZ001-002-009-010-111730- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0017.211111T0916Z-211112T0300Z/ Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail- Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Portal, Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells 316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-111730- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0017.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark- Including the cities of Watford City, Halliday, Medora, Killdeer, Dickinson, and Beach 316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ019>021-034-035-111730- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0017.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh- Including the cities of Mandan, Center, Bismarck, Hazen, Underwood, Beulah, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, and Turtle Lake 216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 /316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ early this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the strong winds will reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Edwards
The office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 1:26 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | BIS | Bottineau, Dickey, Foster, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan and 8 more | 46 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.